Full job descriptionAssociate/Associate Director - Town Planning
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £60-80,000
A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, respected for its work in the energy, infrastructure, transport and defence markets, is looking to appoint a Chartered Town Planner at Associate or Associate Director level to strengthen its expanding Scottish team. This is a rare chance to step up into a senior position, taking charge of major planning schemes and helping to steer a highly regarded planning offering.
Benefits
*Attractive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
*Hybrid and flexible working options.
*Clear routes for career progression and professional growth.
*Continued training, mentoring and support.
*Exposure to nationally significant projects across major infrastructure sectors.
*The chance to shape the direction of a growing multidisciplinary business.
Responsibilities
*Take the lead on a wide variety of planning applications and associated documentation across multiple development sectors.
*Advise private sector clients on planning strategy, drawing on a thorough understanding of the system.
*Shape and implement planning strategies from the earliest project stages through to determination.
*Build and maintain key client relationships as a trusted adviser.
*Spot new business opportunities and help the planning team expand.
*Work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and coordinate planning inputs across project teams.
*Attend meetings, hearings and public consultations on behalf of clients where needed.
*Guide, coach and nurture junior and mid-level planners.
*Help set the wider strategic direction of the consultancy.
Skills and Qualifications
*Chartered Town Planner with full MRTPI membership.
*Degree in Town Planning or an RTPI-accredited related subject.
*Substantial post-qualification experience gained in a planning consultancy or comparable setting.
*Excellent working knowledge of UK planning policy and the planning system.
*Track record of handling complex planning applications and development schemes.
*Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confident client management.
*Experience of leading projects and teams and supporting colleagues’ development.
*Commercial outlook, with the ability to identify opportunities and support business development.
*Able to balance competing demands and deliver in a fast-moving environment.
To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon!